Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Projectखिम्ती-२ जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 48.8 MW run-of-river project on the Khimti River in Dolakha, developed by the private sector under an EPCF model. As of 2024 physical progress was about 70%, with the dam, tunnel and powerhouse advancing toward completion.
Installed capacity
49 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Khimti
Koshi basin
Location
Dolakha
Bagmati
Expected online
2027
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 2024
~70% physical progress
- 2027Planned
Expected commissioning
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 49 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Khimti River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Dolakha district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project is developed by Union Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project is expected to be commissioned around 2027, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.